Click HERE.
This weekend we are hosting Oakhill in Rugby for the 2024 Indigenous Round. All of our 1sts teams will be in their Indigenous kit and this includes those teams that are playing away against Trinity. We are inviting our wider College community to the fixtures and ceremony and Queens Park prior to the 1st XV match. Just a reminder that all students in attendance need to be in full Waverley sports attire or full winter uniform. The following weekend of 8 June is a sport free weekend.
Last weekend we had a big round of Rugby and Football against St Augustine’s and Knox. Our AFL sides also had a number of strong wins against Newington, including an impressive victory in the 1sts. Our 1sts Volleyball continued on their winning way and have a top of the table clash against Trinity this weekend.
Next week we have our winter sports photos and all students will need to bring their playing attire (no boots) for these photos in the Gymnasium. Please see schedule – Winter Sports Photos Carnival 2024
Next Friday 7 June is also the College’s Years 5-12 House Athletics Carnival at ES Marks. Please note that there are no canteen facilities at the venue and all students will be required to bring their own lunch. Students are also not permitted to leave the venue to get lunch or order food delivery services. Please see the letter in the link for all students and parents/carers that includes the schedule of events – House Athletics 2024
Well done to the following students on their recent selection in the CAS Football teams:
U16s: Romam Amamoo, Liam Lynch, Zac Pereira, Louis Fearon, Zavier Manciameli
Opens: Brad Kalpouzanis
Good luck to all teams and activities this weekend.
Waverley College is also very proud to have our second Old Boy competing in the upcoming Paris Olympics with Charlie Negus (Class of 2017) being selected in the Men’s Water Polo squad. Huge congratulations to you, Charlie.
Charlie Negus (Class of 2017)
Mr Steve O’Donnell
Director of Co-curricular
sodonnell@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Waverley College are pleased to announce we will be offering skills sessions for all rugby players. Please see information below for timings and the list of skills that these sessions will target. All players are encouraged to join with no registration required.
Venue: Queens Park
Day/Time: Wednesday 6:45am
Skills targeted:
For any questions, please email ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Waverley College are pleased to announce that Mr Eddie Paea from The Kicking Academy will deliver kicking skills sessions for all age groups. Players who would benefit from these sessions include any player who wants to improve their in game kicking and goal kicking skills.
Venue: Queens Park
Day/Time: Friday 6:45am
Skills targeted:
For any questions, please email ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We are pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for Rugby players from Years 5-12. E-Lab training will now be offering exclusive Waverley College a 10% discount on personal training sessions.
Being trained by a professional ensures correct technique and optimal results. Jude Gibbs is a high level Rugby athlete as well as a personal trainer.
For more information contact Jude on 0452 053 522.
Mr Lachlan Drew-Morris
Director of Coaching – Rugby
ldrewmorris@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The last week and weeks ahead provide many amazing activities and lifelong learning experiences across the College from: Year 11 and 12 Kairos retreats, to an amazing Mother/Son dinner with guest speaker MAJ Hugo Toovey, to winter co-curricular, to Year 11 Visual Design Excursion to National Art School, to Year 10 Career Profile Interviews, to the HSC and Careers Expo excursion (31 May), to University of Sydney Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar (3 June), to European Music Tour Concert (6 June), to Years 5 & 6 ICAS Competition entries (23 July), to Year 8s helping out at Our Big Kitchen, to many boys committing to run the City2Surf for Premature Babies, to final preparations for our production Tartuffe (18-21 June), to an invitation to the Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize 2024, to Br Murphy and Mr Jack de Groot speaking at May Procession, to an all years’ Trades and Real Estate Careers Night (11 June), to National Sorry Day (26 May), to Mr Stan Grant speaking at Reconciliation Week, to Hearts for Arch Day (13 June), and to a lovely prayer service in our chapel celebrating and remembering the amazing life and contribution of Mr Greg Harris. These experiences build wisdom, empathy, appreciation, resilience and help guide our future pathways. Encourage your son to engage with as many of these opportunities as possible.
Images: courtesy Constantine Iatrou (Year 10)
The examination block commences next week for students in Years 7-10 (Weeks 5 and 6) and students in Years 11-12 preparing for a range of assessment tasks. Please engage with Mrs Lynsey Porter’s newsletter article here regarding examination tips.
We are running a new series of workshops designed to enhance English and Writing skills as Year 12 students work towards the HSC. All students in Year 12 Standard and Advanced English courses are expected to attend workshops at least once.
Facilitator: Ms Mary Ryan – Head of Literacy
Time: Period 6 Monday | Before school on Thursday (7:30am-8:30am)
Venue: WO5
This workshop is relevant to all subjects which require the writing of long answer responses and extended responses. Focus will be on the following:
Students will be expected to bring along a sample of their own work (long answer/ extended response) which has already been marked. This can be from any subject.
Facilitator: Ms Helen Barrie – Head of Academic Enrichment
Time: Before school on Thursday (7:30am-8:30am)
Venue: K24
This workshop examines the precise elements that support an HSC marker’s decision to determine which band your essay sits in. By matching your essay with the specific criteria of each band, you will learn how to tighten and elevate your essay compositions to ensure they precisely convey your overarching thesis and establish a strong writer/reader relationship with the marker.
Students will be expected to bring along a sample of one of their English responses.
| Date | Course – Elevating your writing to access higher bands in the HSC | Room |
| Thursday 30 May | Advanced English – Short Answer Paper | K24 |
| Thursday 6 Jun | Advanced English – Short Answer Paper | K24 |
| Thursday 13 June | Advanced English – Textual Conversations | K24 |
| Thursday 20 June | Advanced English – Textual Conversations | K24 |
The 2025-2027 Strategic Planning process will begin shortly. The College will be seeking feedback from stakeholder groups. The information gathered will assist in furthering the growth and development of our school community. We will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies.
We will ask you, your child/ren in Years 5-12, and the school community to participate in this confidential and anonymous survey. The online survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete on any device and will be available from Monday 17 June – Sunday 30 June 2024 for parents/carers to complete. For students we have allocated a time not to impede on their class time.
A letter will be sent out to all parents/carers with more information regarding this survey by the end of this week.
Please find below some reminders about upcoming events. For all of Term 2 events, please refer to the College calendar.
Ms Gaby Bransby
Director of the Junior School
gbransby@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Last Thursday 16 May, Junior School students participated in the Annual Edmund Rice Activity Day. Throughout the morning, the boys learnt about the life of Edmund Rice through a variety of activities including trivia, research projects and a whole school assembly.
We welcomed Millie, Nathan and Jenny from Edmund Rice Camps who spoke about the work that they do to help underprivileged children enjoy weekend activities and overnight camps that we sometimes take for granted.
Awards were presented at assembly on Monday to students who demonstrate the same qualities of Edmund Rice, such as kindness, compassion, humility and a desire to put others first. Congratulations to the following students:
During the afternoon, the boys were involved in a number of different fundraising activities, aimed at raising money to go towards Edmund Rice Camps. There was a buzz of excitement around the school as a majority of the boys immersed themselves in the different games. I am proud to say that over $1500 was raised with all the money going to Edmund Rice Camps. Well done to all boys for their efforts.
1st Prize – Nixon Oakes – 5 Blue
2nd Prize -Thomas Taylor – 6 Gold
3rd Prize – Sam Jarrett – 5 Indigo
4th Prize – Seva Singh – 5 Indigo
5th Prize – Joshua Fox – 5 Blue
Sam Jarrett – 5 Indigo.
Mr Steve Ghattas
Assistant Director of the Junior School / Identity & Student Formation
sghattas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
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Round 3 of Winter Sport was a success with all our teams able to play their fixtures. Our 11C Football team had an 8-0 win against Scots.
11C Football
Our 11F Football team also had a convincing 14-0 win against Scots.
11F Football
We also had 10 new registrations for Hip Hop Dance Club after our exposure sessions last week. Thank you to Mr Joel Peisley and all the boys for making it a success!
Thank you for your continued support of your sons’ development in all our co-curricular activities.
Ms Jade Sparks
Assistant Director of Co-curricular (Junior School)
jsparks@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We offer all students in Year 5 and Year 6 the opportunity to receive free additional support after school for the completion of home learning tasks. The afternoon sessions also provide a quiet, supervised study space for students who want to complete their assigned tasks.
Home Learning Club operates in the Learning Hub from 3pm until 4pm – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – during school term unless there is a scheduled Professional Development meeting and the club will be closed.
Register your son HERE.
Only register his name once to allow other students the opportunity to attend. The session is limited to 20 spots. There will be a roll call to ensure attendance.
Students are required to stay for the full session unless there is a message in the student diary requesting early leave, a parent’s signature will be required.
As it is important to respect the rights of others to learn and work, all students are expected to settle to work in the Learning Hub and not cause a disturbance for others.
If you require any further information, feel free to contact us.
An important note to remember, if afternoon training sessions are cancelled, unfortunately, you cannot send your son to Home Learning as an alternative plan, students are registered for the afternoon sessions in advance and the capacity is always reached.
Avoid messaging your son during this period, unless it is urgent.
ICAS is an online academic competition designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Digital Technologies.
Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities forrecognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report.
Top performers will be eligible for medals.
If you would like your son to compete in the 2024 ICAS Competitions, you will be asked to nominate which competitions you would like him to be entered in through the Parent Payment System. At the Junior School, the following ICAS competitions are offered: Writing & Digital Technologies, Science & English and Mathematics.
This year all the competitions will be held in August / September, Term 3 and will be completed online in the Learning Hub before school starts. A timetable will be shared closer to the assessment dates.
Click HERE to register your son. Through this system, parents can pay for ICAS directly online while tests will still be held at our school. Please use the school’s access code details to register your child no later than 23 July 2024
Waverley’s School Access Code YGC063
Please consider carefully before choosing this enrichment opportunity for your son. It is a rigorous competition with many questions set beyond grade level. Participants are required to demonstrate a deeper, integrated and thorough level of learning. If you are unsure of your son’s suitability, please consult with his teacher. More information about the assessments can be found at ICAS Assessments: Home.
If you require additional support registering your son contact the customer service team. Call Australian Toll-Free 1800 931 775.
The Debating season has kicked off this Term with one win and one loss for Waverley. The boys had their first debate against Kincoppal Rose Bay. The debate topic was ‘ There should be a class on how to use the Internet correctly.’
Both Waverley teams put forward solid arguments and presented their cases clearly and firmly, rebutting the Kincoppal team’s cases. The boys did themselves and Waverley very proud.
Debating develops essential skills that are transferable to other areas: exploring ideas, developing arguments, articulating opinions, building confidence, being able to think on one’s feet, and becoming a good public speaker. Congratulations on your first debate!
Ms Natasha Zivanovic
Teacher of Literacy & Innovation
nzivanovic@waverley.nsw.edu.au
5 Indigo has had a great start to the Term! They have been so productive and have jumped straight back into the busy routine and expectations of the Junior School. We are such a team in 5 Indigo and every student is so encouraging of one another.
Over the holidays, the boys worked extremely hard to build streamlined boats that could successfully travel from one side of a pool to another. We recently tested these and it was excellent to see how much the boys had learned about forces throughout Term 1 and how creative they are. In 5 Indigo, we time-trialled each boat and the boys spent the morning cheering each other on.
In English, we have been reading the powerful book The Rabbits by John Marsden and Shaun Tan to learn about visual and language techniques. With a focus on the importance of Symbols and Gaze in illustrations, the boys grouped together and created Tableaus that represented a page from the book. This was another example of how productively the boys are working with one another.
Ms Mikaela Turner
Teacher of 5 Indigo
mturner@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We are running a series of workshops designed to enhance English and Writing skills as Year 12 students work toward the HSC. All students in Year 12 Standard and Advanced English courses are expected to attend both workshops at least once.
Students must register for these workshops which will be conducted in P6 on Mondays and before school on Thursday morning (7:30am-8:30am). Registrations will be capped at 25 students per workshop.
*Students are advised to check their email for notification of registration.
Details of the workshops are as follows:
Time: P6 Monday (Begins Monday, 20 May 2024) | Before school on Thursday (7:30am-8:30am)
Venue: WO5
This workshop is relevant to all subjects which require the writing of long answer responses and extended responses. Focus will be on the following:
Students will be expected to bring along a sample of their own work (long answer/ extended response) which has already been marked. This can be from any subject.
Time: Before school on Thursday (7:30am-8:30am)
Venue: K24
This workshop examines the precise elements that support an HSC marker’s decision to determine which band your essay sits in. By matching your essay with the specific criteria of each band, you will learn how to tighten and elevate your essay compositions to ensure they precisely convey your overarching thesis and establish a strong writer/reader relationship with the marker.
Students will be expected to bring along a sample of one of their English responses.
*Purchase Tartuffe (The Hypocrite) Tickets here
With the examination block approaching for students in Years 7-10 and students in Years 11-12 preparing for a range of assessment tasks, now is a good time to share some tips on managing examination periods.
Please remember that we subscribe to the Study Skills Handbook.
Some of the top tips in this guide:
Ms Lynsey Porter
Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning
lporter@waverley.nsw.edu.au
To step into the Great Hall at Knox Grammar School on the day of the DaVinci Decathlon is to experience a buzz of excitement like no other as over 200 teams compete to demonstrate strong teamwork and prowess across a range of academic and creative disciplines.
The palpable atmosphere is a frenzy of excitement whilst the teams compete across Engineering, Mathematics, Art, Poetry, Science, English, code breaking, cartography, drama and forensic sleuthing.
Participation in the event never disappoints for our students as they learn about each other, the different ways they can work together to solve complex and creative challenges and considering ways of engaging with new ideas.
Image: courtesy Knox Grammar
Competing at the highest level, I congratulate the following boys on their citizenship, collaboration, enthusiasm and gratitude: Jack Ballinger, Lucas Barber, Thomas Brown, Liam Chalmers, James Draper, Kaspar Emmanouilidis, Boyd Haslam, Ryan Loughrey, Charley McKenzie, Tallis Merrywhether, Finley Mulligan, Oliver Rahmat, Aiden Reay, Maxim Service, Griff Sullivan and Leo Vigil. Both the bus driver and the DaVinci staff commented on the fine representatives of the College that these boys are.
Ms Helen Barrie
Head of Enrichment
hbarrie@waverley.nsw.edu.au
As you may be aware there is a lot of discourse on gender-based violence happening nationally at the moment. We know that young people are curious especially when posts and articles have been circulating around social media which can bring up a lot of questions and curiosities. Please see below a few resources that may be helpful in having these conversations with your children.
The Conversation recently published this really important article which shares insights and tips on how to talk to young people about gendered violence. Dr Jacqueline Hendriks, the Project Lead of the Curtin University Relationships and Sexuality Education Project, shares information on how to model good behaviour and it includes some really great resources for parents/carers.
Within the article, there is also a list of links including a free Federal Government resource called The Conversation Guide, which aims to help parents/carers in their conversations regarding gender inequality and respect for women.
The Waverley College Year 10 (2024) Dinner Dance provides a formal social opportunity for boys to host a partner at a dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour. This is a part of our Wellbeing Framework promoting respectful relationships.
Date: Thursday, 13 June 2024
Time: 5:45pm – 10pm (meet at Star City Casino Wharf at 5:30pm)
Venue: Bella Vista Cruise Ship
Embark/Disembark: Star City Casino Wharf, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Dress: Smart formal attire for all guests – boys to wear suit with jacket, tie and trousers
Cost: $105 per person, which includes four hours of cruising, a three-course meal, unlimited soft drinks/juice package, DJ and security
RSVP: Essential and bookings open at 6pm on Friday, 24 May 2024
If you have any further questions, please email Ms Suzi Sucur (Administrator Wellbeing Centre) at ssucur@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Gabby Smith
Deputy Principal – Students
gsmith@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Please join us on Tuesday, 11 June from 5pm to 6:30pm at the College for a Careers Night in the Trades and Real Estate. All students from Years 7-12 and their parents/carers are invited to come along to hear from past students who are successful tradesmen, some running their own businesses!
Trades represented on the night will include:
• Plumbing
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Building and Construction
• Electrical
• Landscaping
• Real Estate
View the Careers flyer HERE.
Please RSVP confirming via email to:
Kath Knowles: kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Billy Nicolas: bnicolas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Waverley’s school production of Tartuffe is getting very close and the cast are gearing up for the show.
Tartuffe is a comedy that tells the story of Orgon, a man who has everything: money, power and a beautiful family. But lately he’s been questioning the point of it all and invites the ‘virtuous’ Tartuffe into his perfect household. A whirlwind of deception and seduction is unleashed that will threaten everything!
Updated from the original classical French play, this version is set against the conspicuous consumption of 1980s Sydney: big cars, big shoulders and big hair. Then there’s the music!
Starring students from Waverley, Ascham and St Clare’s, this production promises to be a comic rollercoaster!
Tickets for Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 June are on sale now through the school events page HERE.
Book now!
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 2, Week 5. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
| DATE | SUBJECT | TIME | STAFF | ROOM |
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Monday, 27 May 2024
|
Geography | 7:30am – 8:30am | Wallington | W25 |
| Design and Technology | 7:30am – 8:30am | Medcalf | T04 | |
| Studies of Religion | 3:15pm – 5pm | Cooper/ Stewart | E40 | |
|
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
|
Maths Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | O’Connor | E36 |
| Drama | 7:30am – 8:30am | Gina Cohen | P12 | |
| English Advanced and Standard – Craft of Writing – Assessment Prep | 7:30am – 8:30am | Fernandez, Attard, Curtis | K33 | |
| Visual Arts | 3:15pm – 5pm | Turnbull | C13 | |
|
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
|
Industrial Tech Multimedia | 7:30am – 8:30am | Gibbs | W32A |
| Mathematics Advanced | 7:30am – 8:30am | Phoebe Guirguis | E42 | |
| Maths Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | Cornish | E33 | |
| Modern History | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Brophy | K11 | |
| PDHPE | 7:30am – 8:30am | Darvill | GHR | |
|
Friday, 31 May 2024
|
Hospitality | 7am – 8am | B McCarthy | TF1 |
| Chemistry | 7am – 8am | G Kennedy | E04 | |
| Software Design & Development | 7am – 8am | Stead | T04 | |
| Biology | 7am – 8am | R Chen | K2L3 |
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.
Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
Ms Martina Cooper
Director of Curriculum
mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
Please find below the schedule for the Year 12 Tutorials in Term 2, Week 5. Topics covered during the tutorials include content revision, study skills, exam preparation and practice papers. These tutorials have proven extremely valuable and, while not compulsory, are strongly encouraged.
*These tutorials apply to Year 11 students undertaking an HSC subject in 2024.
| DATE | SUBJECT | TIME | STAFF | ROOM |
|
Monday, 27 May 2024
|
Geography | 7:30am – 8:30am | Wallington | W25 |
| Design and Technology | 7:30am – 8:30am | Medcalf | T04 | |
| Studies of Religion | 3:15pm – 5pm | Cooper/ Stewart | E40 | |
|
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
|
Maths Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | O’Connor | E36 |
| Drama | 7:30am – 8:30am | Gina Cohen | P12 | |
| English Advanced and Standard – Craft of Writing – Assessment Prep | 7:30am – 8:30am | Fernandez, Attard, Curtis | K33 | |
| Visual Arts | 3:15pm – 5pm | Turnbull | C13 | |
|
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
|
Industrial Tech Multimedia | 7:30am – 8:30am | Gibbs | W32A |
| Mathematics Advanced | 7:30am – 8:30am | Phoebe Guirguis | E42 | |
| Maths Standard 2 | 7:30am – 8:30am | Cornish | E33 | |
| Modern History | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Brophy | K11 | |
| PDHPE | 7:30am – 8:30am | Darvill | GHR | |
|
Friday, 31 May 2024
|
Hospitality | 7am – 8am | B McCarthy | TF1 |
| Chemistry | 7am – 8am | G Kennedy | E04 | |
| Software Design & Development | 7am – 8am | Stead | T04 | |
| Biology | 7am – 8am | R Chen | K2L3 |
It is important that we know attendance numbers so teachers can prepare accordingly. To that end, the expectation is that students who register for the tutorial, attend. Rolls will be taken to assist us to manage the program. The cut-off time to register for morning tutorials is 3pm the day prior.
Ms Brooke Kent has emailed the registration sheet to students to register their attendance at the tutorials.
Ms Martina Cooper
Director of Curriculum
mcooper@waverley.nsw.edu.au
View the Week 4 Careers Newsletter HERE.
Please see me if you require any further assistance or information.
A local, family owned business, Beach Burrito is offering opportunities for any young people (15 -18 years old) looking to gain experience in the hospitality industry, as no experience is required.
Juniors only work short shifts and are always supervised and taught by senior staff and management.
If you are interested, contact Emma emma@anexion.com.au or call in to the restaurant.
Ms Kath Knowles
Senior Studies & Careers Coordinator
kknowles@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional Custodians of the land on which Waverley College is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual connections to the land, waters, seas and sky and their rich contribution to society.
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